The German Centre Taicang Academy Archive offers an overview of past trainings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>AI Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Business Operation Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Corporate Social Responsibility Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Finance Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>HR Trainings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Intercultural Training<\/a>\n<\/i>Law-related Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Media and Communication Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Microsoft Office Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Technical Trainings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>AI Trainings<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Business Operation Trainings<\/h3><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Effective Communication in Project Management<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 28 October 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n2,800 RMB per person (the participation fee includes lunch and coffee break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining background<\/strong><\/p>\nAs a project leader, a role that often leads without authority, have you ever run into one of these dilemmas?<\/p>\n\nAt an important project meeting, the more you want to impress your stakeholders, the more off the meeting goes<\/li>\nYour project requires extra support from top management, yet the key stakeholders are too busy to attend meetings or even to read your emails<\/li>\nA team member frequently delays on task delivery, but you are not comfortable giving direct feedbacks as you are not his\/her line manager<\/li>\nStakeholders may have different opinions on the project, you realize that it is too difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective Communication in Project Management is a practical training designed to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in project-based situations, especially difficult situations where leading without authority is needed. This is not a theoretical training on how effective communication works or what phycological tricks are behind it, instead, it only focuses on practical techniques which could bring visible improvements during the class. This training includes four project-based effective communication techniques:<\/p>\n\nProject presentation technique<\/li>\nProject escalation technique<\/li>\nProject feedback technique<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll above-mentioned techniques will be practiced though real-case exercises during the training.<\/p>\nTraining objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n\nUnderstand the key elements of project-based communication<\/li>\nMaster the techniques for effective project-based communication<\/li>\nAchieve visible improvement on project-based communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Intercultural Training<\/a>\n<\/i>Law-related Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Media and Communication Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Microsoft Office Trainings<\/a>\n<\/i>Technical Trainings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>AI Trainings<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Business Operation Trainings<\/h3><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Effective Communication in Project Management<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 28 October 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n2,800 RMB per person (the participation fee includes lunch and coffee break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining background<\/strong><\/p>\nAs a project leader, a role that often leads without authority, have you ever run into one of these dilemmas?<\/p>\n\nAt an important project meeting, the more you want to impress your stakeholders, the more off the meeting goes<\/li>\nYour project requires extra support from top management, yet the key stakeholders are too busy to attend meetings or even to read your emails<\/li>\nA team member frequently delays on task delivery, but you are not comfortable giving direct feedbacks as you are not his\/her line manager<\/li>\nStakeholders may have different opinions on the project, you realize that it is too difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective Communication in Project Management is a practical training designed to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in project-based situations, especially difficult situations where leading without authority is needed. This is not a theoretical training on how effective communication works or what phycological tricks are behind it, instead, it only focuses on practical techniques which could bring visible improvements during the class. This training includes four project-based effective communication techniques:<\/p>\n\nProject presentation technique<\/li>\nProject escalation technique<\/li>\nProject feedback technique<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll above-mentioned techniques will be practiced though real-case exercises during the training.<\/p>\nTraining objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n\nUnderstand the key elements of project-based communication<\/li>\nMaster the techniques for effective project-based communication<\/li>\nAchieve visible improvement on project-based communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Training background<\/strong><\/p>\nAs a project leader, a role that often leads without authority, have you ever run into one of these dilemmas?<\/p>\n\nAt an important project meeting, the more you want to impress your stakeholders, the more off the meeting goes<\/li>\nYour project requires extra support from top management, yet the key stakeholders are too busy to attend meetings or even to read your emails<\/li>\nA team member frequently delays on task delivery, but you are not comfortable giving direct feedbacks as you are not his\/her line manager<\/li>\nStakeholders may have different opinions on the project, you realize that it is too difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective Communication in Project Management is a practical training designed to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in project-based situations, especially difficult situations where leading without authority is needed. This is not a theoretical training on how effective communication works or what phycological tricks are behind it, instead, it only focuses on practical techniques which could bring visible improvements during the class. This training includes four project-based effective communication techniques:<\/p>\n\nProject presentation technique<\/li>\nProject escalation technique<\/li>\nProject feedback technique<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll above-mentioned techniques will be practiced though real-case exercises during the training.<\/p>\nTraining objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n\nUnderstand the key elements of project-based communication<\/li>\nMaster the techniques for effective project-based communication<\/li>\nAchieve visible improvement on project-based communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As a project leader, a role that often leads without authority, have you ever run into one of these dilemmas?<\/p>\n
Course introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective Communication in Project Management is a practical training designed to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in project-based situations, especially difficult situations where leading without authority is needed. This is not a theoretical training on how effective communication works or what phycological tricks are behind it, instead, it only focuses on practical techniques which could bring visible improvements during the class. This training includes four project-based effective communication techniques:<\/p>\n\nProject presentation technique<\/li>\nProject escalation technique<\/li>\nProject feedback technique<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll above-mentioned techniques will be practiced though real-case exercises during the training.<\/p>\nTraining objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n\nUnderstand the key elements of project-based communication<\/li>\nMaster the techniques for effective project-based communication<\/li>\nAchieve visible improvement on project-based communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Effective Communication in Project Management is a practical training designed to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in project-based situations, especially difficult situations where leading without authority is needed. This is not a theoretical training on how effective communication works or what phycological tricks are behind it, instead, it only focuses on practical techniques which could bring visible improvements during the class. This training includes four project-based effective communication techniques:<\/p>\n
All above-mentioned techniques will be practiced though real-case exercises during the training.<\/p>\n
Training objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n\nUnderstand the key elements of project-based communication<\/li>\nMaster the techniques for effective project-based communication<\/li>\nAchieve visible improvement on project-based communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
At the end of this session, participants will:<\/p>\n
Training content<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommunication in Project Management\nIn this section, we will introduce the characteristics of project-based communication and explain why it is different from other types of communication.<\/li>\nProject presentation technique\nIn this section, we will introduce to the participants a catchy presentation technique \u2013 VIBE \u2013 which is especially useful in project presentation. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject escalation technique\nExternal resource and support are crucial in project management. In this section, we will introduce a special project escalation technique \u2013 Elevator Escalation \u2013 which is especially useful when certain stakeholders are too busy to provide in time support to your project. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject feedback technique\nIn a healthy project environment, every member may need to intensively give and\/or receive feedbacks to move the project forward. In this section, we will introduce the ground rules of feedback for givers and receivers and a technique called \u201cBurger\u2019s rule\u201d which improves the effectiveness of feedback. Group exercises are included.<\/li>\nProject stakeholder convincing technique\nStakeholders may have different opinions on your project, and it is commonly difficult to convince people with different positions and backgrounds. In this section, we will introduce series of tools that help to convince your stakeholders to make their contribution to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Target audience<\/strong><\/p>\nProject managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Project managers, entry-level to mid-level management staff who are frequently involved in projects.<\/p>\n
<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Performance Management \u2013 The Art of Feedback<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 6 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n1:30 pm – 5:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n1,800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Founded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Course introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n\ncreating psychological safety (deep respect for one another no matter what)<\/li>\nsetting measurable goals and holding people accountable without intimidation and judgment<\/li>\nproviding effective reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback on a regular basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are three key components for peak performance in an organisation:<\/p>\n
This workshop aims to strengthen the organization\u2019s performance ability by providing organizational leaders with the necessary tools & practice to provide impactful candid constructive performance feedback to their staff. The effectiveness of properly delivered reinforcing, developmental and critical feedback is key to creating a well-functioning performance culture while preserving psychological safety between managers and employees, the most important factor for peak performance in organisations.<\/p>\n
Target audience<\/strong><\/p>\nDirectors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Directors, Managers, Team Leaders, High Potentials, and HR employees<\/p>\n
Training content<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning:<\/p>\n\n\u2026about the performance bell curve and the different performer types<\/li>\n\u2026how to effectively reinforce someone\u2019s behavior<\/li>\n\u2026how to keep a non-judgmental attitude while providing feedback (compassionate and honest)<\/li>\n\u2026how to provide critical feedback without making the counterpart lose motivation and give up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuring this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Learning:<\/p>\n
During this training no PPT slide will be shown. Instead there will be sufficient opportunity to practice and receive feedback based on a case study.<\/p>\n
<\/a>About 8C Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\nIncreasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\nOur service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n\n1:1 Executive Coaching (incl. cross-cultural onboarding for German leaders in China and Chinese leaders in Germany)<\/li>\nCollaboration Consulting (achieving Psychological safety in an organization, Conflict consulting and Mediation)<\/li>\n(Senior) Leadership Team Development Workshops\/ Team Coaching<\/li>\nCommunication Trainings (Cross-Cultural Training, Feedback, Conflict Management, influencing without authority across cultural, hierarchy and borders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
8C Consulting helps its clients to achieve highly effective communication and collaboration in mono- and multi-cultural environments.<\/p>\n
Increasing self-awareness and the effectiveness of collaboration within an organization improves the quality of leadership, generates better business results, reduces costly conflicts, and eventually contributes to lower attrition rates in the workforce. 8C Consulting is your partner for achieving all the above.<\/p>\n
Our service portfolio comprises the following:<\/p>\n
The eight C\u2019s of 8C Consulting stand for: C<\/strong>andid, C<\/strong>ompassionate, C<\/strong>ross-C<\/strong>ultural, C<\/strong>onscious, C<\/strong>onstructive C<\/strong>ommunication & C<\/strong>ollaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Design of Experiments<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\n22. – 24. September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n9:00 am – 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n6,900 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Course Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nGenichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\nTarget audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Genichi Taguchi, a famous Japanese quality expert, once said, “An engineer who does not understand DOE is only half an engineer”. Modern experimental design is never the “One Factor At A Time” method we often use, but a scientific experimental design method based on statistics. It has been widely applied in mechanical, material, metallurgical, chemical, environmental, medical and other industries. Targeting at quality, production and technical personnel in the above industries, this course will systematically introduce the principles and tools of experimental design for and combine theory with practice to solve problems in real work scenarios.<\/p>\n
Target audience<\/strong><\/p>\nTechnicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\nObjective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Technicians, engineers, and management personnel from all industries in the field of quality, production and technology.<\/p>\n
Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\nStatistics basics of DOE<\/li>\nFull factorial design<\/li>\nFractional factorial design<\/li>\nResponse surface design<\/li>\nRobust parameter design<\/li>\nMixture design<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation for experimental design<\/li>\nMinitab practice for all above method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTraining content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
At the end of the course, students will master the modern practical DOE method, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n
Training content<\/strong><\/p>\nDay 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Day 1: Basic Statistics for Experimental Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nData distibution: Normal, t, F, etc.<\/li>\nHypothesis testing<\/li>\nAnalysis of variance (ANOVA)<\/li>\nSimple linear regression<\/li>\nIntroduction and demonstration based on Minitab<\/li>\nExperimental design terminology and basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Day 2: Full and Fractional Factorial Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\nThree principles of experimental design<\/li>\nFull factorial design data analysis process<\/li>\nFull factorial design case study and practical exercise<\/li>\nFractional factorial design process and case study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Day 3:\u00a0 Response Surface Design and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBasic process of response surface design with case study<\/li>\nTaguchi’s three steps design principles<\/li>\nTaguchi’s product table model and case study<\/li>\nOther robust parameter design and case study<\/li>\nMixing design and case study<\/li>\nMonte Carlo simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a>About Linke Consulting<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\nFounded in Shanghai in 2020 by ASQ Certified Master Black Belt Nadya Liu, Linke Consulting Co., Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm that provides theoretical training and practical coaching on Operational Excellence methodologies and tools, aiming at helping corporate clients to achieve their strategic goals and accelerating career development for individual students through scientific enablement. As a young company, Linke Consulting has quickly made its name among numerous corporate clients, individual students and business partners with its solid expert team, flexible consulting approach, international service standard and high-level delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Relevance of Whistleblowing Systems in China<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nWednesday, 26 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Training Background<\/strong><\/p>\nEffective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\nHigh profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\nOn top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Effective whistleblowing systems are indispensable for good compliance management. This fact also applies in China, where regulation of the matter is increasing rapidly.<\/p>\n
High profile cases of corporate fraud, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance have highlighted the importance of addressing the importance of installing an effective system for whistleblowers and their protection in corporate China, where this issue has gained momentum and has become a key consideration for management and compliance officers. Although a formal, standalone \u2018Whistleblower Act\u2019 has not been introduced yet in China, various other regulatory and administrative acts have been released in the past years, indirectly protecting whistleblowers and thus reinforcing the need for establishing an adequate system.<\/p>\n
On top of that, a large number of companies falling under the scope Germany\u2019s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act are now obligated by law to implement a mechanism for receiving and handling complaints regarding alleged violations of the Act\u2019s provisions on human rights and environmental protection. Things will get even more challenging once the proposed draft for a new Whistleblower Protection Act will be implemented in Germany, requiring an even larger number of companies to establish whistleblower systems covering far more than just supply chain due diligence.<\/p>\n
Course Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\nWhistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\nIn this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\nWe will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Whistleblowing is a critical topic for any organization. When employees or any other insiders report illegal, unethical, or damaging practices within a company, they can help to prevent harm to the public, protect other employees, and preserve the reputation and financial stability of the organization. However, whistleblowers often face significant risks, including retaliation from their employers, social stigma, and legal repercussions.<\/p>\n
In this seminar we will explore the complex and often challenging issues surrounding whistleblowing in corporations. We will examine the legal protection available to whistleblowers, the potential costs and benefits of reporting, and the ethical considerations that employees and managers must weigh when deciding whether to speak out.<\/p>\n
We will further draw on case studies and real examples to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of whistleblowing. By the end of the seminar, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex ethical and practical issues involved in the topic, and be better equipped to navigate these challenges in your professional context.<\/p>\n
Training Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nThe course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The course is designed to provide the audience with a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements and underlying legal acts when it comes to whistleblowing actions by employees. Participants will further learn and understand how to setup a system that that can be used in corporations to encourage employees to come forward anonymously and how to protect them against retaliation.<\/p>\n
Training Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to whistleblowing\n\nWhat is whistleblowing?<\/li>\nWhy whistleblowing matters for every (!) company<\/li>\nRisks and opportunities<\/li>\nWhat the law says about whistleblowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nInternal and external reporting mechanisms and systems\n\nChoice according to law?<\/li>\nPros and Cons of internal\/external reporting mechanisms<\/li>\nCharacteristics and minimum requirements<\/li>\nData protection and data security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLegal protection for whistleblowers and ethical considerations\n\nRelevant statutory provisions on whistleblower protection<\/li>\nImportance of whistleblower protection beyond the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase studies with real-life examples<\/li>\nLiability in case of non-compliance<\/li>\nMethods of managing and analyzing whistleblowing data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Training Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nThis course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
This course targets primarily upper management and those personnel in management that are appointed with compliance related matters. Further, a deepened understanding of the topic can help support human resource management.<\/p>\n
<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDate:<\/td>\nFriday, 12 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTime:<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (without break)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nVenue:<\/td>\nGerman Centre Taicang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLanguage:<\/td>\nChinese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPrice:<\/td>\n800 RMB per person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nParticipants:<\/td>\nmax. 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nTraining Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Training Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\nIt is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\nCourse Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are only few single topics that have gained so much attention and at the same time are subject to so many misconceptions as the extremely wide concept of compliance. Often understood as following specific legally binding rules from fields such as anti-corruption and bribery, taxation, environment, employment, data and cybersecurity etc. But to achieve a certain \u2018state of compliance\u2019, the notion of compliance encompasses far more than just observing applicable laws and regulations.<\/p>\n
It is a comprehensive and separate management system within organizations that consists of clearly defined policies, controls and procedures implemented in response to the numerous risks the organization is exposed to from the inside and the outside. Compliance is about developing and maintaining a \u2018culture of compliance\u2019 within the organization and to constantly monitor, test and adjust the existing system where necessary.<\/p>\n
Course Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\nThe course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\nTraining Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u201cCompliance for SME: building a compliance culture for long-term success\u201d has been designed with a view not only to introduce the concept and important underlying principles of compliance to the course participants, but above all to equip them with knowledge and tools necessary to build a true compliance culture within their respective organizations. Special focus is placed on SME because those companies often differ significantly in their capability and resources to establish separate inhouse compliance departments.<\/p>\n
The course looks at where and how compliance is relevant in different business units and how employees at all levels play a crucial role in establishing and preserving a culture of trust and integrity. The course will present the most relevant regulatory areas and highlight common pitfalls that matter across industries.<\/p>\n
Training Objective<\/strong><\/p>\nParticipants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\nTraining Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Participants of this course will learn the basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures that form part of a good corporate compliance management system. Participants will be sensitized to why compliance is crucial for sustainable success of both the organization and the employees themselves. Participants will learn how to identify critical aspects of compliance in their daily work and, ideally, play an active role in the future in shaping the compliance culture in their own organization. The course follows an interactive approach whereby participants will get enough opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with each other.<\/p>\n
Training Content\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIntroduction to basic concepts, principles, structures and procedures of compliance<\/strong>\n\nFeedback sharing on participants\u2019 prior knowledge and experience<\/li>\nCommon misconceptions about compliance<\/li>\nDefining and outlining why and how compliance matters to employees and organizations<\/li>\nIdentifying areas and business units with exposure to compliance risks<\/li>\nCompliance and management liability<\/li>\nCornerstones of an effective compliance management system<\/li>\nHow to deal with compliance matters \u2013 tools and practice tips to tackle any compliance challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nOverview of important regulatory areas of compliance in China<\/strong>\n\nAnti-corruption and bribery<\/li>\nFinance & tax<\/li>\nEmployment<\/li>\nProduction & Environment<\/li>\nData and Cybersecurity<\/li>\nExport control and international sanctions<\/li>\nSupply chain due diligence<\/li>\nOthers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nCase simulation in small groups (3-4 persons\/group)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nTraining Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Training Audience\n<\/strong><\/p>\nEmployees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Employees of SME at all levels and from all departments, including management personnel<\/p>\n
<\/a>About R\u00f6dl & Partner<\/strong><\/p>\nAs attorneys, tax advisors, management and IT consultants and auditors, R\u00f6dl & Partner is present in 50 countries with 107 own offices and around 5,260 experts. In China, R\u00f6dl & Partner assists clients from four wholly owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taicang. Our comprehensive advisory from a single source translates into a decisive advantage in ensuring the success of our clients\u2019 engagements in China. The focal point of our services is legal and tax structuring and restructuring of foreign investors’ engagements in China. Many years of local experience have allowed us to gain an in-depth insight into the specific challenges and opportunities of China as an investment destination. Our clients can benefit from this knowledge, coupled with the high standard of service and expertise of an international organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>